Kamaljit Singh Jhooti (born March 26, 1981 in Southall, London, England), b… Read Full Bio ↴Kamaljit Singh Jhooti (born March 26, 1981 in Southall, London, England), better known by his stage name Jay Sean, is a British singer-songwriter and actor signed to Cash Money Records. Best known for international top 40 hits "Down" and "Do You Remember", his work transcends multiple genres from pop rap to soul to rnb and more. He released his debut album, 'Me Against Myself', in 2004, and his sophomore release, 'My Own Way', in 2008. Gaining momentum, his third studio album, 'All or Nothing', was released November 2009. Lead single"Down" (also known as "Down (Feat. Lil' Wayne)" and other titles due to Lil' Wayne's presence) hit the #1 spot on the Billboard Hot 100, with other nation's listeners also loving the track.
Emerging from the English-Indian underground, Sean's first album featured political content as well as emotional songwriting baring his personal insecurities and struggles, all of it drawing influence from the traditional pop music of India (such as Bhangra). Released 8 November 2004 in the U.K., January 2005 in Malaysia, and February 2005 in India on 2Point9 Records, Relentless Records, and Virgin Records, 'Me Against Myself' achieved highly supportive critical reviews, with Dan Gennoe of Yahoo! Music praising Sean's work as "an album of phenomenally accomplished R&B". His release was certified as multi-platinum in his native India and gold in the U.K. His three singles (composed with help from Sean's mentor Rishi Rich) also met with British chart success: "Dance With You" (#12), "Eyes On You" (#6), and "Stolen" (#4).
Sean's touring, as well as the success of his singles in clubs, led Tareck Ghoneim of Contactmusic.com to call Sean an "Asian sensation". Still, he had his eyes on breaking into the U.S. while also keeping his stride with the U.K. charts, and he wanted as well to incorporate more of a slick pop sound to his coming work. His sophomore release, 'My Own Way', featured him on the cover looking as dapper in his light brown suit as a master of business. Released 12 May 2008 on Jayded Records and 2Point9 Records, the work suffered from various leaks and also received some mixed reviews from critics.
Nonetheless, the album became commercially successful in the U.K., reaching #6 on the U.K. Albums Chart and #1 on the UK R&B Chart. It eventually became certified platinum. Lead single "Ride It" also garnered major airplay throughout Europe, featuring Sean remarking about "all about the games people play across the dance-floor on a night out". Momentum building, his third studio album, 'All or Nothing', came out 23 November 2009 with strong promotion in the U.S.
International top 40 singles "Down" and "Do You Remember" cemented Sean's status as a global superstar. With massive tours leading him from TV show to stadium across countries, "Down" (also known as "Down (Feat. Lil' Wayne)" and other titles due to Lil' Wayne's presence) in particular hit the #1 spot on the Billboard Hot 100, becoming later known as one of the iconic singles of 2009 in American memory. Other nation's listeners also gave his singles strong airplay.
The first official single from Jay Sean's fourth studio album, titled 'Worth It All', was "I'm All Yours", which he sent for airplay on April 18, 2012. The song featured rapper and entertainer Pitbull. Although not quite achiving as much success as he had hoped in the U.S., it became a major international hit, reaching the top 40 in both Germany and New Zealand, and it ended up being mutli-platinum certified in Australia.
When it comes to the business of being a singer there are artists, there are stars and there are phenomenons. Jay Sean is all of the above. The proof is in the press, the sales, the fans and above all, the music.
ALL OR NOTHING is both Jay Sean's first American release and first for Cash Money/Universal Republic Records. But while it's his debut over here, the 29-year-old Pop/R&B singer/songwriter/producer has been a major sensation and multi-platinum artist over there since 2004; releasing two smash albums, scoring two top ten singles, nominated for Britain's heralded MOBO (Music of Black Origin) Award twice and building a worldwide, fervid fan-base that stretches from Russia to Australia to NYC.
In some ways ALL OR NOTHING is the best of both worlds. Featuring sizzling, brand new tracks like the lead off single "Down" (featuring label mate Lil' Wayne), ALL OR NOTHING also includes some of the songs that helped Jay Sean blow up around the rest of the world.
One of those songs is "Ride It" written "strictly on a vibe," built on a hypnotic, sinewy track, and delivered with Jay Sean's slick vocals. The video for "Ride It" clocked an astonishing 12 million hits on You Tube (20+ million hits across all online video channels) and captivated fans everywhere; including Cash/Money Records CEO and co-founder, Ronald "Slim" Williams who was turned on to Jay Sean's music by one of the singer's producers. Slim liked what he heard and proved it by making Jay Sean the first UK artist to join the Cash/Money family.
The match up of Nawlins swagger and UK Pop/R&B drives ALL OR NOTHING's first single "Down" ft/ Cash/Money soldier Lil' Wayne. Already taking radio by storm, "Down" resulted from a conversation that began about what's wrong in the world, and blossomed into a celebration of everything that's right - namely love.
Offers Jay Sean, "I'm a very positive, optimistic person and thought let me write a song about the idea that if you've got someone special in your life then nothing else really matters how you need to appreciate the little things. The title is a play on the word 'down.' That's why Lil' Wayne says, 'Are you down like the economy.' It's a fun, very easy track something to pump in your car."
Another mid tempo breeze born out of real life is "War." The message? "To battle with anybody, whether it's your girl, family or another country never solved anything," explains Jay Sean.
It is that mix of introspection and keenly crafted Pop/R&B songs that has brought Jay Sean from where he was to where he is.
Born and raised in London, England and of Indian/Punjabi heritage, Jay Sean started rapping at 12 and credits rap with helping him structure, produce and write songs. Inspired by R&B stars Jodeci, Brian McKnight, Joe, and Musiq Soulchild, Jay Sean started singing hooks and then stepped it up.
Amazingly, at the same time he was exploring his artistic side, Jay Sean was at med school; surely a steadier profession than "pop-star." Luckily Jay Sean's parents had his back.
"It wasn't as though they suddenly went 'you sing?' Jay Sean laughs. "They knew there might be a strong possibility I'd do music. They told me, 'The same way you apply yourself to your studies you have to work hard doing music.' That's always stayed with me."
Jay Sean's songs caught the attention of a producer putting together a groundbreaking project fusing traditional Punjabi music and contemporary Pop/R&B. As soon as the single dropped, Jay Sean became the face and voice of a new generation.
"It was so interesting that the kids who love listening to Pop/R&B and traditional Indian music said, 'What the hell is this, it's brand new.'"
Along with galvanizing a heretofore, untapped demographic, Jay Sean caught the ears of the industry, because as he explains, "The English labels knew I had this huge following.
His solo debut ME AGAINST MYSELF dropped in 2004 and exploded on the Internet. Jay Sean toured through Europe, South East Asia, as well as spot dates in the US. He even performed, with Akon, at the Ruler of Dubai's daughter's sweet sixteen. In India, this album outsold Jay-Z, Britney Spears and Madonna.
"I have a heavy fan-base in many countries including India. I'm in a minority culture but in many countries, there's still Indians there and they all knew me," says Jay Sean.
After dealing with creative issues and the desire to change his musical direction to straight-forward Pop/R&B, Jay Sean made the decision in 2008 to go for self.
"I realized I had a global fan base so why not make the music myself?"
Those instincts paid off and then some when MY OWN WAY, his first release on his own label, Jayded Records, out sold and then some Jay Sean's prior effort. The album peaked at #6 on the UK album chart.
All of which brings Jay Sean to ALL OR NOTHING and a future that is just beginning.
Speaking with a refreshing mix of humility and confidence, Jay Sean says, "I've got a different up-bringing and take on a music that you guys make so well and would like to think that I'm a fresh new face and voice. Hopefully American audiences will like it. People always like a change. That's what I have to offer."
See: www.jaysean.com
Emerging from the English-Indian underground, Sean's first album featured political content as well as emotional songwriting baring his personal insecurities and struggles, all of it drawing influence from the traditional pop music of India (such as Bhangra). Released 8 November 2004 in the U.K., January 2005 in Malaysia, and February 2005 in India on 2Point9 Records, Relentless Records, and Virgin Records, 'Me Against Myself' achieved highly supportive critical reviews, with Dan Gennoe of Yahoo! Music praising Sean's work as "an album of phenomenally accomplished R&B". His release was certified as multi-platinum in his native India and gold in the U.K. His three singles (composed with help from Sean's mentor Rishi Rich) also met with British chart success: "Dance With You" (#12), "Eyes On You" (#6), and "Stolen" (#4).
Sean's touring, as well as the success of his singles in clubs, led Tareck Ghoneim of Contactmusic.com to call Sean an "Asian sensation". Still, he had his eyes on breaking into the U.S. while also keeping his stride with the U.K. charts, and he wanted as well to incorporate more of a slick pop sound to his coming work. His sophomore release, 'My Own Way', featured him on the cover looking as dapper in his light brown suit as a master of business. Released 12 May 2008 on Jayded Records and 2Point9 Records, the work suffered from various leaks and also received some mixed reviews from critics.
Nonetheless, the album became commercially successful in the U.K., reaching #6 on the U.K. Albums Chart and #1 on the UK R&B Chart. It eventually became certified platinum. Lead single "Ride It" also garnered major airplay throughout Europe, featuring Sean remarking about "all about the games people play across the dance-floor on a night out". Momentum building, his third studio album, 'All or Nothing', came out 23 November 2009 with strong promotion in the U.S.
International top 40 singles "Down" and "Do You Remember" cemented Sean's status as a global superstar. With massive tours leading him from TV show to stadium across countries, "Down" (also known as "Down (Feat. Lil' Wayne)" and other titles due to Lil' Wayne's presence) in particular hit the #1 spot on the Billboard Hot 100, becoming later known as one of the iconic singles of 2009 in American memory. Other nation's listeners also gave his singles strong airplay.
The first official single from Jay Sean's fourth studio album, titled 'Worth It All', was "I'm All Yours", which he sent for airplay on April 18, 2012. The song featured rapper and entertainer Pitbull. Although not quite achiving as much success as he had hoped in the U.S., it became a major international hit, reaching the top 40 in both Germany and New Zealand, and it ended up being mutli-platinum certified in Australia.
When it comes to the business of being a singer there are artists, there are stars and there are phenomenons. Jay Sean is all of the above. The proof is in the press, the sales, the fans and above all, the music.
ALL OR NOTHING is both Jay Sean's first American release and first for Cash Money/Universal Republic Records. But while it's his debut over here, the 29-year-old Pop/R&B singer/songwriter/producer has been a major sensation and multi-platinum artist over there since 2004; releasing two smash albums, scoring two top ten singles, nominated for Britain's heralded MOBO (Music of Black Origin) Award twice and building a worldwide, fervid fan-base that stretches from Russia to Australia to NYC.
In some ways ALL OR NOTHING is the best of both worlds. Featuring sizzling, brand new tracks like the lead off single "Down" (featuring label mate Lil' Wayne), ALL OR NOTHING also includes some of the songs that helped Jay Sean blow up around the rest of the world.
One of those songs is "Ride It" written "strictly on a vibe," built on a hypnotic, sinewy track, and delivered with Jay Sean's slick vocals. The video for "Ride It" clocked an astonishing 12 million hits on You Tube (20+ million hits across all online video channels) and captivated fans everywhere; including Cash/Money Records CEO and co-founder, Ronald "Slim" Williams who was turned on to Jay Sean's music by one of the singer's producers. Slim liked what he heard and proved it by making Jay Sean the first UK artist to join the Cash/Money family.
The match up of Nawlins swagger and UK Pop/R&B drives ALL OR NOTHING's first single "Down" ft/ Cash/Money soldier Lil' Wayne. Already taking radio by storm, "Down" resulted from a conversation that began about what's wrong in the world, and blossomed into a celebration of everything that's right - namely love.
Offers Jay Sean, "I'm a very positive, optimistic person and thought let me write a song about the idea that if you've got someone special in your life then nothing else really matters how you need to appreciate the little things. The title is a play on the word 'down.' That's why Lil' Wayne says, 'Are you down like the economy.' It's a fun, very easy track something to pump in your car."
Another mid tempo breeze born out of real life is "War." The message? "To battle with anybody, whether it's your girl, family or another country never solved anything," explains Jay Sean.
It is that mix of introspection and keenly crafted Pop/R&B songs that has brought Jay Sean from where he was to where he is.
Born and raised in London, England and of Indian/Punjabi heritage, Jay Sean started rapping at 12 and credits rap with helping him structure, produce and write songs. Inspired by R&B stars Jodeci, Brian McKnight, Joe, and Musiq Soulchild, Jay Sean started singing hooks and then stepped it up.
Amazingly, at the same time he was exploring his artistic side, Jay Sean was at med school; surely a steadier profession than "pop-star." Luckily Jay Sean's parents had his back.
"It wasn't as though they suddenly went 'you sing?' Jay Sean laughs. "They knew there might be a strong possibility I'd do music. They told me, 'The same way you apply yourself to your studies you have to work hard doing music.' That's always stayed with me."
Jay Sean's songs caught the attention of a producer putting together a groundbreaking project fusing traditional Punjabi music and contemporary Pop/R&B. As soon as the single dropped, Jay Sean became the face and voice of a new generation.
"It was so interesting that the kids who love listening to Pop/R&B and traditional Indian music said, 'What the hell is this, it's brand new.'"
Along with galvanizing a heretofore, untapped demographic, Jay Sean caught the ears of the industry, because as he explains, "The English labels knew I had this huge following.
His solo debut ME AGAINST MYSELF dropped in 2004 and exploded on the Internet. Jay Sean toured through Europe, South East Asia, as well as spot dates in the US. He even performed, with Akon, at the Ruler of Dubai's daughter's sweet sixteen. In India, this album outsold Jay-Z, Britney Spears and Madonna.
"I have a heavy fan-base in many countries including India. I'm in a minority culture but in many countries, there's still Indians there and they all knew me," says Jay Sean.
After dealing with creative issues and the desire to change his musical direction to straight-forward Pop/R&B, Jay Sean made the decision in 2008 to go for self.
"I realized I had a global fan base so why not make the music myself?"
Those instincts paid off and then some when MY OWN WAY, his first release on his own label, Jayded Records, out sold and then some Jay Sean's prior effort. The album peaked at #6 on the UK album chart.
All of which brings Jay Sean to ALL OR NOTHING and a future that is just beginning.
Speaking with a refreshing mix of humility and confidence, Jay Sean says, "I've got a different up-bringing and take on a music that you guys make so well and would like to think that I'm a fresh new face and voice. Hopefully American audiences will like it. People always like a change. That's what I have to offer."
See: www.jaysean.com
With You
Jay Sean Lyrics
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Jay Sean, yeah
Gucci
Even though you know I like it, you ain't nothin' new
Even though you know I love it, I'm in love with you
I ain't tryna say I like it, girl you know the truth
You know that I fuckin' love it, fucking 'round with you
That's my ride or die, I can't even lie
Shawty flyer than a pilot and got way too much to hide
What she likes, Birkin bags and bikes
And she don't care about lights (nah, nah)
Kissin' right, upward pokin' out yeah, that's what I like
Out of sight, out of mind
Keep them broke hoes out my sight
This the night, when we dim the lights
I pound with all my might
She so right, we so right
Ain't no need to be your type
Got that fire
Ask her what she drink she say "Guwop on ice"
I'm sayin' you (han)
I just can't get my mind off you
After the shit that we've been through (yeah)
I just can't stop fuckin' with you
I just can't stop fuckin' with you
Even though you know I like it, you ain't nothin' new
Even though you know I love it, I'm in love with you
I ain't tryna say I like it, girl you know the truth
You know that I fuckin' love it, fucking 'round with you
I cannot keep doin' this, it ain't safe
I did not promise that you take my name
Don't you front, they said that straight to your face
Can't be the one if you in second place
It's not that way
You start actin' crazy know that I'll go MIA
Intact in Miami, you won't find me out of space
(Wait) all up in our feelings, wasn't supposed to be that way
(Wait) I can't escape, yeah
'Cause baby you (han)
I just can't get my mind off you
After the shit that we've been through (yeah)
I just can't stop fuckin' with you
I just can't stop fuckin' with you
Even though you know I like it, you ain't nothin' new
Even though you know I love it, I'm in love with you
I ain't tryna say I like it, girl you know the truth
You know that I fuckin' love it, fucking 'round with you
Fuckin' with you
Fienin' for attention
Leave niggas on read, they ain't fuckin' with you
Ran through the block, went broke, came up
Stayed down, real bitch, put the pussy on you
Dreaming 'bout cars that sizzle, with a Rollie and a waist, cute face, come quick
Girls gon' hate 'cause a bitch gon' slay, two faced
Best dressed, Prada all on my drip
'Cause I like it, I just fuck wanna fuck
He off the drugs, so please don't bite it
Fienin' for my love, daddy eat me up
Baby I'm excited
Even though you know I like it, you ain't nothin' new
Even though you know I love it, I'm in love with you
I ain't tryna say I like it, girl you know the truth
You know that I fuckin' love it, fucking 'round with you
Fucking 'round with you
Fucking 'round with you
My baby
'Round with you
Gucci
Even though you know I like it, you ain't nothin' new
Even though you know I love it, I'm in love with you
I ain't tryna say I like it, girl you know the truth
You know that I fuckin' love it, fucking 'round with you
Shawty flyer than a pilot and got way too much to hide
What she likes, Birkin bags and bikes
And she don't care about lights (nah, nah)
Kissin' right, upward pokin' out yeah, that's what I like
Out of sight, out of mind
Keep them broke hoes out my sight
This the night, when we dim the lights
I pound with all my might
She so right, we so right
Ain't no need to be your type
Got that fire
Ask her what she drink she say "Guwop on ice"
I'm sayin' you (han)
I just can't get my mind off you
After the shit that we've been through (yeah)
I just can't stop fuckin' with you
I just can't stop fuckin' with you
Even though you know I like it, you ain't nothin' new
Even though you know I love it, I'm in love with you
I ain't tryna say I like it, girl you know the truth
You know that I fuckin' love it, fucking 'round with you
I cannot keep doin' this, it ain't safe
I did not promise that you take my name
Don't you front, they said that straight to your face
Can't be the one if you in second place
It's not that way
You start actin' crazy know that I'll go MIA
Intact in Miami, you won't find me out of space
(Wait) all up in our feelings, wasn't supposed to be that way
(Wait) I can't escape, yeah
'Cause baby you (han)
I just can't get my mind off you
After the shit that we've been through (yeah)
I just can't stop fuckin' with you
I just can't stop fuckin' with you
Even though you know I like it, you ain't nothin' new
Even though you know I love it, I'm in love with you
I ain't tryna say I like it, girl you know the truth
You know that I fuckin' love it, fucking 'round with you
Fuckin' with you
Fienin' for attention
Leave niggas on read, they ain't fuckin' with you
Ran through the block, went broke, came up
Stayed down, real bitch, put the pussy on you
Dreaming 'bout cars that sizzle, with a Rollie and a waist, cute face, come quick
Girls gon' hate 'cause a bitch gon' slay, two faced
Best dressed, Prada all on my drip
'Cause I like it, I just fuck wanna fuck
He off the drugs, so please don't bite it
Fienin' for my love, daddy eat me up
Baby I'm excited
Even though you know I like it, you ain't nothin' new
Even though you know I love it, I'm in love with you
I ain't tryna say I like it, girl you know the truth
You know that I fuckin' love it, fucking 'round with you
Fucking 'round with you
Fucking 'round with you
My baby
'Round with you
The song "With You" by Jay Sean is seemingly about a passionate and complicated romantic relationship. The lyrics explore hidden desires, trust issues, and the difficulty of letting go, even when things get complicated. The song's repeated refrain is "Even though you know I like it, you ain't nothing new. Even though you know I love it, I'm in love with you." The singer is torn between his love for his partner and his awareness that the relationship is not as ideal as it could be. He struggles to extricate himself from the emotional grip of his lover, even though he knows that he should.
The second verse delves deeper into the complexities of the relationship, with the lyrics showcasing struggles with jealousy, prioritization, and the danger of being too invested. However, despite all of this, the chorus repeats the same line, emphasizing the impossible-to-ignore attraction and desire he has for this person. The final verse shifts focus to the perspective of the singer's partner, revealing that both partners are besotted with one another, despite the multitude of issues they face. In essence, "With You" is a song about the all-encompassing, sometimes agonizing, and always consuming nature of desire and love, emphasizing that sometimes it is impossible to resist what your heart wants, no matter how dangerous or complicated it may be.
Line by Line Meaning
Even though you know I like it, you ain't nothin' new
I already like you, but you're not doing anything new to make me like you more.
Even though you know I love it, I'm in love with you
I enjoy being with you, but I am in love with you and that's something more.
I ain't tryna say I like it, girl you know the truth
I don't want to sound like I'm just interested; you know deep down how I really feel about you.
You know that I fuckin' love it, fucking 'round with you
I really love being with you, fooling around with you.
I just can't get my mind off you
You occupy my mind much of the time.
After the shit that we've been through (yeah)
We've been through a lot and we're still together.
I just can't stop fuckin' with you
I can't resist being with you.
I cannot keep doin' this, it ain't safe
This is too risky, we need to be careful.
Can't be the one if you in second place
I can't be with you if you're not my first choice.
I just can't stop fuckin' with you
I can't resist being with you.
Fuckin' with you
Being with you, fooling around with you.
Lyrics Β© TUNECORE INC, TuneCore Inc., BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, O/B/O DistroKid, Songtrust Ave
Written by: Kamal Jit-Singh Jhooti, Radric Davis, Misharron Allen, Fredric Brewer, Alexander Jacob King, John Steven McGee
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@aritrapaul6022
Jay Sean is back with his awesomeness π
@ernestasvasiljevas8279
Ernestas
@DjElD
I get those goosebumps every time, yeah, you come around, yeah
You ease my mind, you make everything feel fine
@Thrustboosted
Forget about the video... The song is fabulous and that's what matters ..... Jay Sean is back with his cool R&B vibes
@aleksandrburmin4943
To everyone who has read this! I wish you a pleasant viewing and a good weekend...
@zackariyyaalli3
I want back the old jay sean, down and do you remember are two of my favourite songs
@isabelletoureminan485
Me too
@onthecounter
Jay Sean has been making bangers since the early 2000s
@laurenbeene1435
Geezzzzβ¦totally forgot I use to rock this song so many times a day.π―The vibes and lyrics in this song is on point!π―
@mikeybee7493
Asian Doll Snapped on this π₯π₯